Palas

Palas is a village located in Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Junagarh (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Palash is the gram panchayat of Palas village.

Palas has its own place in the vibrant Kalahandi region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Palas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palas is 423732. The village spans a total geographical area of 315 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766023. Junagarh is nearest town to Palas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Palas

Below is a concise population overview of Palas as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,491 1,285 1,206
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 275 151 124
Scheduled Castes (SC) 272 140 132
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7 4 3
Literate Population 1,349 839 510
Illiterate Population 1,142 446 696

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Palas village:

  • The total population of Palas village is around 2,491, including approximately 1,285 males and 1,206 females, with a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 275 children aged 0–6 years in Palas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palas village has 272 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Palas village is about 54.15%, with male literacy at 65.29% and female literacy at 42.29%.
  • There are around 648 households in Palas village.

Connectivity of Palas

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palas. As per the 2011 stats, Palas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Palas

Knowing the nearby villages of Palas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Palas.

Mahibhar Bandibasul Naktiguda Khaliapali Mathura Bhatraguda Budhipadar Khinibahal Dabjharan Charbhati Kulihari

Frequently Asked Questions about Palas

Where is Palas located?
Palas village is situated in Junagarh Tehsil, within the Kalahandi district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palas?
The Gram Panchayat of Palas is Palash (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Palas?
The pincode of Palas is 766023, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Palas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palas is 2,491, with 1,285 males and 1,206 females.
How many households are there in Palas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palas village has a total of 648 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palas is 54.15%. The male literacy rate is 65.29%, while the female literacy rate is 42.29%.